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A Wicked War
- Polk, Clay, Lincoln and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico
- By: Amy S. Greenberg
- Narrated by: Caroline Shaffer
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 241
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 221
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 222
A Wicked War presents the definitive history of the 1846 war between the United States and Mexico - a conflict that turned America into a continental power. Amy Greenberg describes the battles between American and Mexican armies, but also delineates the political battles between Democrats and Whigs - the former led by the ruthless Polk, the latter by the charismatic Henry Clay and a young representative from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln. Greenberg brilliantly recounts this key chapter in the creation of the United States authority and narrative flair.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Rubbish Historical Work, Lots of Fake Stuff
- By Jose on 04-28-17
- A Wicked War
- Polk, Clay, Lincoln and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico
- By: Amy S. Greenberg
- Narrated by: Caroline Shaffer
Informative but poorly performed
Reviewed: 03-28-22
The horrible southern accent used to read words of southern politicians is overly dramatic and, at times, just silly. Great book, though.
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Becoming Odyssa
- Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
- By: Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Narrated by: Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 429
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 379
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 378
After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she's crazy, she sets out alone to hike the trail, hoping it will give her time to think about what she wants to do next. The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging of her life.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Just read WILD again.
- By Candice Philpot on 10-02-20
- Becoming Odyssa
- Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
- By: Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Narrated by: Jennifer Pharr Davis
Phenomenal Narrative
Reviewed: 03-22-22
Pharr Davis' account of her 2005 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail is absolutely amazing. I am usually weary of Trail stories that focus on religion or spirituality, so I got a little nervous when she first mentioned her faith. I thought to myself, "here we go, another Trail narrative that tells me to find Jesus." But that isn't the case. Her faith is very personal to her and she doesn't push it on her readers; not even a little. The book hits all of the "feels." Humor, tragedy, fear, hope, despair, resilience, and victory - this book is a fantastic rollercoaster of events and personal stories. Seriously, y'all. . .read this book.
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